UConn vs Michigan State: How to Watch Sweet 16 Basketball Today
The UConn Huskies face the Michigan State Spartans in a Sweet 16 matchup on Friday night. The game is set for March 27 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Game details
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. The matchup features No. 2 UConn versus No. 3 Michigan State.
The start time could shift if the earlier Duke–St. John’s game runs long. Both games are in the same arena.
Broadcast and streaming
CBS will air the game nationally. The broadcast team includes Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson.
Streaming is available on NCAA March Madness Live with a valid cable login. Fubo also carries CBS and offers a free trial.
For information on UConn vs Michigan State and how to watch Sweet 16 basketball today, see Filmogaz.com for options and tips.
Coaches and stakes
UConn coach Dan Hurley seeks another deep tournament run. He led the Huskies to titles in 2023 and 2024.
Hurley’s 2025 team exited in the second round against eventual champion Florida. He aims to add another championship.
Tom Izzo coaches Michigan State. His program captured the national title in 2000.
Izzo and Hurley are two of only three remaining coaches in the 2026 field with past NCAA championships. The other is Rick Pitino at St. John’s.
Odds and betting lines
Odds are from BetMGM as of 1 p.m. ET on March 27. See the table below for key lines.
| Market | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | UConn -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 136.5 |
| Moneyline | UConn -130 | Michigan State +110 |
Expert picks
- John Leuzzi: UConn
- Jordan Mendoza: Michigan State
- Ehsan Kassim: UConn
- Austin Curtright: Michigan State
Filmogaz.com will provide postgame coverage and analysis. Expect a tactical battle between two veteran coaches.
